Black cohosh same as placebo for hot flushes, says study
Hot flushes associated with the menopause are not helped by black cohosh supplements, say results from the largest and longest trial for the herb to date.
Archives for December 19, 2006
Glycemic-control is still a rising star, says research
Low-glycemic products are only just gaining momentum, according to Packaged Facts, which predicts that the glycemic-control angle will be an ever more pressing consideration for marketers and formulators in the coming years.
Questions raised about Echinacea's effect on gut health
US researchers have reported that the herb Echinacea, commonly used against colds, could stimulate the growth of certain gut bacteria, some potentially pathogenic.
Canadian suit adds $20mn CDN to vitamin price-fixing class action
A sum of $20mn CDN is set to be disbursed to universities and other organizations involved in vitamins and food education in Canada, as part of a class action lawsuit involving the price fixing of vitamins in the 1980s and 1990s.
Acquisitions: 2006 round-up
The year 2006 has seen notable expansions in the nutraceutical industry as companies made acquisitions based on their need for increased geographic scope or manufacturing capacity.
Protein-sugar combo could boost encapsulation stability
A protein-polysaccharide combination for stabilising water-in-oil-in-water emulsions could lead to customised double emulsions with differing release behaviours, German researchers report.
Ingredients launch round-up 2006
The industry's collective pipeline has delivered a raft of new ingredients for supplements and health foods this year. NutraIngredients.com take a look back at some of the new additions to formulators' tool kits.
Guest article
Dual marketing of nutraceutical products in the United States and Canada
As American nutraceutical manufacturers are increasingly seeking opportunities for selling their products outside the United States, Canada might seem to be an appealing and relatively easy market for expansion. However, Canadian laws governing...